The appeal and reviews of "Tono to Issho": A thorough explanation of the recommended points

The appeal and full picture of the "Tono to Issho" OVA

Introduction

"Tono to Issho", a comedy manga set in the Sengoku period, was released as an OVA on March 25, 2010. This work portrays a new side of the Sengoku warlords, making it a turning point in the traditional Sengoku boom. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal of the "Tono to Issho" OVA, the production background, cast, staff, related works, and more.

Overview

"Tono to Issho" is an OVA based on the increasingly popular Sengoku comedy manga by Kai Ohba. The OVA is produced by Gathering and published by Media Factory. It's a short, 30-minute episode, but packed with content.

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

March 25, 2010

■Release and sales

・Publisher: Gathering ・Distributor: Media Factory

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Ohbakai

■ Director

Mankyu

■ Production

Produced by: Gathering Produced by: Tono to Production Committee (Media Factory, Gathering, Yomiuri TV, Frontier Works)

■Works

©2010 Kai Ohba, Media Factory, Tono and Production Committee

story

Commentary

cast

Main Staff

Related Titles

Theme songs and music

Appeal of the work

"Tono to Issho" depicts warlords from a humorous perspective, making it a work that stands out from the conventional Sengoku boom. In particular, the settings such as Date Masamune's eyepatch-inventing mania and Oda Nobunaga's arson mania are fresh and overturn historical images. In addition, the well-paced gags, which make use of the four-panel comic format, keep the viewers entertained.

Furthermore, the performances by the stellar voice cast are not to be missed. Popular voice actors such as Suzuki Tatsuhisa, Ono Daisuke, Sugita Tomokazu, and Noto Mamiko play unique characters, further enhancing the appeal of the work. In particular, GACKT's appearance as Uesugi Kenshin caused a big stir. GACKT has previously played Uesugi Kenshin in the NHK taiga drama "Fuurin Kazan," and his reappearance was a great delight for fans.

Background

The decision to make an OVA version of "Tono to Issho" was made following the success of the drama CD released in 2009. The popularity of the drama CD raised expectations for an anime adaptation, and it was finally released as an OVA. The director was Mankyu, a young video artist who made a name for himself with "Densha Otoko", and a top staff from the comedy anime world was assembled.

During production, emphasis was placed on making the most of the comedy elements of the original work. Director Mankyu paid close attention to detail in his direction to recreate the tempo and character personalities of the original work in the anime. Frontier Works also participated in the music production, with Keiichi Sugiyama's music adding to the atmosphere of the work.

Bonus information

The OVA of "Tono to Issho" comes with some great bonuses. As a first-run bonus, a dubbing script with a newly drawn manga by the original author, Kai Ohba, was provided. This dubbing script contains episodes that can only be read here, making it a must-have item for fans. It also includes visual commentary by the director and cast, giving you an insight into the behind-the-scenes of the production.

Additionally, the bonus episode "GACKT Also Joins" is included, in which GACKT also voices himself, and explains how GACKT was chosen to appear in the film. These bonus features further deepen the appeal of the film, and are not to be missed by fans.

Related works and their appeal

There are many other related works to "Tono to Issho" besides the OVA. First of all, the original manga "Tono to Issho" is serialized in the monthly Comic Flapper and is known as the best-selling introductory book on the Sengoku period in Japan. In addition, there are also spin-off works such as "Tono to Issho Volume 1.5", "Tono to Issho 1 Minute Theater" and "Tono to Issho ~Eyepatch no Yabou~", which are popular among fans.

Also, "GACKT to Issho 1-2," in which GACKT appears, can be counted as a related work. These works further expand the worldview of the OVA and have become indispensable content for fans.

Theme song and its appeal

The opening theme for the Tono to Issho OVA is "Itsumo Kokoro ni Eyepachi wo" (Always a Eyepatch for the Heart), sung by Suzuki Tatsuhisa, who plays Date Masamune. The song was written by mavie and composed and arranged by Sugiyama Keiichi, and plays an important role in livening up the atmosphere of the work. The ending theme is "Kidou Bushi Gantine," also composed and arranged by Sugiyama Keiichi, and hummed by Suzuki Tatsuhisa, who plays Date Masamune. These songs further deepen the worldview of the work, and are a must-listen for fans.

summary

The OVA of "Tono to Issho" depicts the Sengoku warlords from a comedy perspective, making it a work that stands out from the conventional Sengoku boom. It is produced by a stellar cast of voice actors and an elite staff, and comes with luxurious bonuses, making it a work that fans cannot miss. In addition, the related works and theme songs further deepen the appeal of the work, making it an indispensable content for fans. If you are interested in the Sengoku period or like comedy anime, this is a work that you should definitely watch.